STEPPING OUT 2015 USA DANCE TOUR

THEY SAY THE NEON LIGHTS ARE BRIGHT ON BROADWAY! WE think they will shine even brighter when our Stepping Out 2015 USA Team descends on the USA.

Our travel representative, Rosemarie Church from Global Dance Tours visited our studio in September of last year and it was decided at that time that April 2015 was the most advantageous time for interested families to join us on this adventure.  It is now time to start planning this exciting adventure and once again we ask for expressions of interest so we can forward you all the relevant information and costings.  Stepping Out has travelled previously to the USA twice and very much recommend the experience that Global Dance delivers.

This adventure is open to all Stepping Out students ( from 7 years of age if they wish to perform) and their families and friends.  We will leave April 3rd 2015 and spend 8 nights in Florida.  Students will enjoy the fabulous opportunity to not only perform at Disneyworld and Universal Studios but also participate in incredible workshop opportunities with Disney's Performing Arts team.  

Added to these incredible dance opportunities is the wonderful experience of sharing in the Disney Parks joy and magic with your family with a 6 day Hopper Pass allowing you the chance to explore Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studio's or Disney Water Park.  

From Florida, we spend a morning sightseeing in Miami before boarding the luxurious cruise ship OASIS OF THE SEAS for a 7 night cruise through the Caribbean. This ship has everything ( google it! You won't believe it!)

Students also have the absolutely amazing, mind blowing opportunity to perform on this ship in their spectacular theatres.  INCREDIBLE! The Oasis of the Seas has full musicals from Broadway touring with them on board so the students also have access to some fantastic Musical Theatre experiences as well as showcasing their own talents.  Travellers will then depart back to Sydney on the 18th April.

For those interested in the good times continuing we then have an extension opportunity to NEW YORK for an additional six nights.  In New York, the students will do classes at New York's most prestigious dance centre, Broadway Dance Centre as well as backstage tours and workshops with a Broadway show.  Lots of sightseeing and shopping opportunities abound on this leg of the trip.

The 2015 Itinerary and Costings have now been released.  We ask that anyone wishing to obtain further information please email rikki@steppingoutdance.com.au.  Deposits of $500 per person are due 26th April 2014.  Progressive payments can then be made.

Rehearsals for our USA Team will commence in the January school holidays.

Marko Panzic Dance Workshops- Gulgong

Step Up Dance Academy Workshops with
Marko Panzic.
Sunday, 23rd February, 2014
9.00 – 8 years and under jazz
9.30 - 12 years and under jazz
10.15 - 12 years and under hip hop
11.00 - 12 years and under modern or contemporary 11.45 - lunch
12.15 - 13 years and over jazz
1.00 - 13 years and over hip hop
1.45 - 13 years and over contemporary and modern
Classes are $30 each or $65 for every class in your age group.
*8 Years Class @ 9am is only $20*
Email Miss Nicole to secure your place in this fabulous workshop: info@stepupdance.com.au or call 0411 671 210.
**DUE TO THE LARGE AMOUNT OF DANCERS COMING WE CANNOT ALLOW ONLOOKERS IN THE HALL- TEACHERS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE WAIT OUTSIDE WHILE CLASSES ARE IN PROGRESS, DOORS WILL BE OPENED THE LAST 5 MINUTES OF EACH CLASS IF YOU WISH TO SEE WHAT YOUR CHILD/STUDENT HAS LEARNT**
**VIDEOING THE ROUTINES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED**

Marko Panzic is truly an amazing choreographer whose classes are not to
be missed. Having moved to Sydney from Perth, Marko has quickly become known for his eclectic style, which has evolved from his intense training in New York, Los Angeles and London.
As a performer Marko has worked with many of Australia’s finest recording artists including Jessica Mauboy, Jade MacRae, Prinnie, (Virgin Records NYC), Samantha Jade (Jive Records USA), The McClymonts (Universal Music Australia) , Toby Allen, Olivia Newton-John, Vanessa Amorosi, Paulini, David Campbell, Ricki-Lee and Havana Brown.
In 2008 Marko hit our TV screens in the 1st series of “So You Think You Can Dance Australia” where he was a top 20 contestant. In 2009/2010 Marko returned for the 2nd and 3rd series as a featured choreographer. He was also a choreographer for the hit children’s T.V show “Dance Academy” series one on ABC.
Marko’s recent work has seen him choreograph to platinum selling songs including: “We run the night” Havana Brown and Ricki-Lee’s “Raining Diamonds” “Crazy” and “Do it like that”
In 2012, Marko became Artistic Director for the Australian Dance Festival held at Sydney Olympic Park and returned to our TV screens on “Everybody Dance Now” working alongside international superstar Kelly Rowland as her Dance Captain.
In 2013 Marko travelled to Japan for Ricki-Lee’s tour “Fear and Freedom” and was appointed Performance Producer on the hit TV show “The Voice” for the nine network. 

Starting Dance Classes

As the time approaches for us to don our dance shoes and settle back into the year we thought it was important to reflect about what this step might mean for our little dancers.  We have been thrilled to hear news of mass excitement, sensations of butterflies and mad enthusiasm as we all await our first dance classes for the new year.  For some of our students they will fling themselves through the door with confidence and ease but for some of our dancers, especially our beginners and our tiny ones..........they might feel more like clinging to their parents or nervous about what their class will entail, who will be their friend and will they know what to do.

Your teachers are all excited and nervous too.  They know that along with the joy of being a dance teacher comes a lot of hard work and their biggest concern in the first few weeks will be about YOU, their student.  We strive to create a beautiful and supportive atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.  You are all very important to us and we have loved the opportunities to talk to your families, meet new little faces and hear about your goals for the year.  We want to dance along side you.  We want you to have a haven for your creativity and self expression and most importantly of all, we want you to walk out our doors with confidence, self belief and a huge smile.

Parents, especially parents of little people, do know that for some children it will take a few weeks to feel completely at ease in a new learning environment.  It is overwhelming to suddenly leave the security of Mum or Dad, your normal routine and suddenly be in the spotlight in dance class with lots of new faces.  Know that it is very NORMAL for your usually very gregarious child to suddenly turn very shy or the child who was up dressed in their tutu by 6am to suddenly be frozen and glued to your hand refusing to budge.  So if they just want to watch for a bit or if there is a little tear, it's OK, in fact it's more than OK, they are still learning and absorbing and the next time, it will be a little easier and a little less daunting.  As teachers, we have had the wealth of experience and the joy of many years helping our little dancers find their wings so we won't bat an eye.  We won't question whether your child is ready or label you a pushy parent.  We trust and know that each child starts to engage at their own time.  It may be immediately or it may be the second or third week of class.  This is all very normal and encouraged. 

 We will ease off parent observation after classes have settled.  We are really proud of our dance curriculum and really want to show you that you have made the right decision in entrusting your child to us.  We do believe it is important that parents are able to witness the content of class, the teaching philosophies and the knowledge of your teacher.  After the initial observation period, we know that the most enriching learning opportunities will arise when we have the full attention of your child and are allowed the opportunity to develop a rapport with them and within the dynamics of the class.  You will be amazed to hear what your child does when they have the freedom to explore within the studio with the music, the movement and oh, of course the mirrors.  ( they love to preen...and it's important for them to feel alive and energised within their own bodies.)  Trust that we will have the best interests of your child and the class at stake and even if a little one is teary please allow us the opportunity to calm them.  Sometimes this special performance is just reserved for Mum or Dad.  If we can't settle a child after a short period, we will send for you.  Our goal is happy children.  Most times, it's less than five minutes and your child is skipping about and any anxiety is quickly forgotten.

For our continuing students, it's OK to be a little nervous or hesitant too.  You have been out of routine and had a long break but your body will remember.  We look forward to getting sore with you and helping you to soar this year.

Together, with the support of parents, we will have classes of happy students progressing at their own unique rate in no time.

HAPPY DANCING EVERY ONE.  Looking forward to all the many wonderful emotions the first few weeks will stir.

See you in class.

Calling All Little Stars with Big Dreams

Stepping Out Dance Factory is very excited to announce that we have become an Angelina Ballerina Partner studio and will be introducing a brand new department called Little Stars in 2014, incorporating Angelina Ballerina classes.

Our Little Stars Department comprises all of our fun classes for little ones; a speciality area that we are very proud to be known for.  Little Stars will feature our famous classes for toddlers & preschoolers as well as special classes to get our little boys unleashing their creative flair and natural groove.
For more information about how these classes are the perfect start for your little one please see our website http://www.steppingoutdance.com.au/angelina_ballerina_program.html or visit http://www.steppingoutdance.com.au/little_stars.html.  We look forward to twirling and exploring with you in 2014.

GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY

Our 2013 Production "Give My Regards to Broadway" was an absolute smash.  We enjoyed two huge shows on the 15th December and would like to thank our cast, staff and the tremendous support of our studio families for the amazing reception our show has received.  There were far too many highlights to mention but I hear that the DVD is being played in homes everywhere and I for one am very excited to see our little people who I hear have perfected every routine.

A show like that is only possible through the efforts of so many and we were so proud to see 200 of our students shining.  It was such a spectacular day and such a fitting way to celebrate our 2013 dancing year. Please contact Rouse Photography ( RSVP) at 22 Leonard St, Dubbo if you would like to view the incredible photos.  DVDS are still available too.

BRING ON 2014

DRESS REHEARSAL & CONCERT DAY ORGANISATION

DRESS REHEARSAL / CONCERT DAY ORGANISATION

DRESS REHEARSALS- FRIDAY, 13^th December- STUDENTS IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE SHOW NEED TO BE AT THE THEATRE BY 3.45 dressed in costume and ready to perform.  All Future Star Classes will be dismissed at 5.15pm.  All other students in the first half will be dismissed at 6pm.  Students will wait in theatre auditorium unless they have costume changes where they will be permitted to access dressing rooms.

Students appearing in the second half of the show will need to be at the theatre, fully dressed and ready to go at 6pm.  Students appearing in the second half will be dismissed from theatre at 8.30pm.  They will be sat in theatre auditorium whilst they are waiting but if they have costume changes they will be permitted to access dressing rooms.

·        Entry to Dress Rehearsals is via Carrington Ave entrance.  Students are to be taken to back glass door ( stage door.)  Please ensure that you are dressed and ready to commence rehearsals at your nominated time.  This will be a full dress rehearsal in running order.

·       Students are to have their names marked off on their class roll as a sign in for rehearsal.  Performers and Parents are NOT permitted in the foyer area of the Theatre.  REHEARSALS ARE CLOSED.  ( Parents, friends etc are NOT permitted backstage, stage area or within the theatre auditorium.) Parents may wait in dressing room areas to assist with costume changes.  Parents of young performers are welcome to stay in the Dressing Rooms Area.  Students are fully supervised in theatre.

·       Students are to wait to be called for each rehearsal. They will be dismissed from stage or auditorium at close of their rehearsal. 

·       Students with changes for rehearsals are asked to be prompt.  This is a good rehearsal for the actual day as there are a few quick changes needed. 

·       No food or drink in the theatre auditorium during rehearsals.  Young students should not be eating and drinking while in costume.  Please ensure that all students have a water bottle that is labelled with their name.

·       Dressing Rooms are to be left tidy.

·       Students must sign out before leaving the premises. 

CONCERT DAY 11am Show & 5pm show

·      An Order of Appearance is on the reverse side.  Please be aware that parents are required to change students if they are involved in more than one routine or make own arrangements to have another parent dress and change your child. 

·      Students appearing in the first half are asked to be at the venue by 10.15am (11am show) & 4.15pm (5pm show)fully dressed, with hair & make up done for first routine.  Please enter through back stage entrance ( Carrington Ave), locate your name ( in class rolls- as per order of appearance) and mark your name off.

·      Students appearing in the second half only are asked to be at the venue by 12noon (11am show )  & 6.00pm (5pm show)and follow same instructions as set out above.  If students are watching the concert they need to report backstage for 2^nd half ( if that is when their item is) at the times given.

·      Parents leaving auditorium to dress performers throughout performance will be granted Back of House access through a door located near Door 1. ( foyer area past toilets)  We ask that you exit the auditorium from Door 2 and 3 only to gain access to this door to back stage.  Exiting from these doors will ensure minimum disruption to performers and patrons.  Please acquaint yourself with this door before the performance commences.  Likewise, students will need to follow same procedure if leaving auditorium to go backstage for a performance or change of costume.

·      No one is allowed to sit in the aisles or on the steps under any circumstances (WH & S).

·      Mobile phones must be turned off during the performances.

·      Students who have tickets to watch are permitted to leave backstage area after they have performed.  All students must sign out on class roll and Students under 12 years of age must be collected from backstage area /dressing rooms by a parent or guardian. 

·      ALL students will be reappearing in the Finale’ but it is at discretion of parents for young students if they stay for 11am show or if they return home for a rest.  Students will be notified via a voice over when it is time to return backstage for FINALE’.  The 2013 Presentation will follow the 5pm Performance.  We would really like to acknowledge all students and have them present for Presentation.

·      Refreshments will be served in the bar area.

·      Classes for 2013 will cease on Sunday, 15^th December.   We thank you for the tremendous support and enthusiasm shown by all students and their families throughout 2013  and we look forward to celebrating this in our production. 2014 Enrolment Information will be sent out in January and our 2014 Enrolment Day will be held on Friday, January 24th 4-7pm at our studio Unit 7/74 Mountbatten Drive.  Private Tuition for Eisteddfods will commence in early January 2014- Please register your interest with Miss Rikki on 041 336 1724.

·      GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU SHINE!

    2013 ORDER OF APPEARANCE

  1.    OPENING- I HOPE I GET IT 12years, 14 years, Senior Performance

  2  CINDERELLA- Primary Ballet plus Brinley Catto

33. ELF THE MUSICAL- Future Stars Saturday 9.30 class with Molly Nelson, Ondine Slack-Smith, Paris Burns, Imogen Slack-Smith

44.    CHARLIE BROWN- Junior Tap with Brandi McGuire

5.5.   PETER PAN- Future Stars Saturday 10.15 with Paris Burns & Imogen Slack-Smith

  6.  WHEN I GROW UP- Senior Jazz

7.7.   CAROUSEL- Junior Modern

88.  AMBER BUNT 2012 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

9.9.   LION KING- Monday Tiny Tots with Melissa McDonald & Imogen Slack-Smith

110.  LION KING- Intermediate Contemporary

111.  MARY POPPINS- Junior Jazz with Melissa McDonald

112.  BEAUTY & THE BEAST – Grade 2 Ballet with Madeline Gibson

113.  GHOST- Senior Ballet

114.  ROCK OF AGES- Junior Hip Hop

115.  HAIRSPRAY- 12 years Jazz

116.  BLUES BROTHERS- Boys Class with Brandi McGuire

117.  CATS- Grade 5 Ballet

118.  CENTRESTAGE- Pointe

INTERVAL

119.  BORN TO HAND JIVE- Senior Jazz

220.  GREASE- Junior Performance

221.  FOOTLOOSE- Senior Tap

222.  THE WIZ- Intermediate Tap / COURTNEY HART SOLO

223.  GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD- 12 years Performance

224.   I’VE GOT RHYTHM - Senior Hip Hop

225.   PARIS BURNS

226.  FAME- 14 years Jazz

227.  BRING IT ON THE MUSICAL- 10 years Jazz featuring Amber Bunt

228.  BRING IT ON- Senior Entertainment

229.  ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW- Intermediate Hip Hop

330.   LULLABY OF BROADWAY- Senior Modern

331.  LEGALLY BLONDE- 12 years Performance

332.  2013 SLIDESHOW

333.  FINALE’- ALL  STUDENTS

HAIR & MAKE UP GUIDE

Please note that our website has a very comprehensive guide to Make Up & Hair.  Go to www.steppingoutdance.com.au and hit link DUBBO NEWS to get full post and how to instructions on make up for stage.  It will be in November archive.  A link will also be posted on our Facebook page.  We will post how to videos.

MAKE-UP- Foundation, powder, blusher, white/cream eye shadow as base for eye, eye socket shaded with brown eye shadow ( violet eye shadow for students 8 years & under), black eye liner, white pencil as highlighter, black mascara, false eye lashes ( optional but highly recommended for students from 10 years of age), hot pink lipstick ( under 12s), crimson ( 14 yrs & open.)

TINY TOTS- Parents use your discretion.  Lipstick, blusher, shadow and mascara will be sufficient but ensure it is bright as the lights are very strong and can wash out those gorgeous little faces and we really want to see those beautiful smiles.

Students please ensure you wear white, nude colour or plain underwear under costuming and all straps etc must be pinned and unseen.  Body stockings are available for older students.

BOYS- Hair in own funky style.  Make up at own discretion and depending on child’s fairness.  Blusher or bronzer usually sufficient.

HAIR & OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH GROUP AS FOLLOWS;

Please note that all hair styles will need to be slicked back from face.  The best technique is to use a fine tooth comb on damp hair and gel and hairspray to smooth hair and fringes off face.  Please ensure you use hair bands in matching hair shade or clear elastic bands.  Students with hair accessories please ensure that these are pinned firmly.  Hats, hair ties, hair pieces and wigs need to be pinned thoroughly.

SATURDAY FUTURE STARS “DOLLS” ELF THE MUSICAL High ponytail and flower pinned in.  Rest of hair curled.  Ballet or Jazz Shoes.

SATURDAY FUTURE STARS “TINKERBELL” High ponytail. Rest of hair curled.  Ballet or Jazz shoes.

MONDAY FUTURE STARS “I CAN’T WAIT TO BE KING” Hair in two very high pigtails and curled and teased out.  Ballet or Jazz Shoes.

PRIMARY BALLET “CINDERELLA” Hair in Classical Ballet Bun.  Headpiece pinned.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

LEVEL 2 BALLET “ BEAUTY & THE BEAST” Hair in Classical Ballet Bun.  Headpiece pinned.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

LEVEL 5 BALLET “CATS” Ballet Bun.  Ballet shoes.

SENIOR BALLET “GHOST” Hair braided to side.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

POINTE “CENTRESTAGE” Hair in Classical Bun.  Ballet stockings.  Ballet shoes.

JUNIOR MODERN “ CAROUSEL”Hair in Classical Bun. 

INTERMEDIATE MODERN “LIONKING” Hair in very high ponytail and 

INTERMEDIATE HIP HOP “ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW”Hair in high ponytail and teased out.  White ankle socks.  Please purchase white canvas lace ups.

SENIOR HIP HOP “I’VE GOT RHYTHYM “Hair & shoes to be decided upon in class with Miss Emma

BOYS CLASS “BLUES BROTHERS”Please purchase black canvas shoes ( slip on or lace up) Boys will also need to get black sunglasses.

JUNIOR JAZZ “ MARY POPPINS” Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel Jazz Shoes.

10 YRS JAZZ “ BRING IT ON”- Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

12 YRS JAZZ “HAIRSPRAY” Hair in high ponytail and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel jazz shoes.

14 YRS JAZZ “ FAME” Hair in high side ponytail to the right.  Matte tan tights.  Camel Jazz Shoes.

SENIOR JAZZ “ BORN TO HAND JIVE” all different hair styles from the era.  Matte tan tights.  Camel Jazz Shoes

JUNIOR TAP “ CHARLIE BROWN”  Two high pig tails.  Matte tan tights.  Camel Tap shoes.

INTERMEDIATE TAP “ THE WIZ”  Hair in two high pig tails and curled.  Matte tan tights.  Camel tap shoes.

SENIOR TAP “ FOOTLOOSE” Hair in two low pig tails.  Matte tan tights.  Camel tap shoes.

JUNIOR PERFORMANCE GREASE – Girls can have all different hair styles depending on the era.  Matte tan tights.  White ankle socks.  Camel Jazz Shoes.

Boys need to really fifties slick their hair and black canvas shoes.

INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE “LEGALLY BLONDE” All different hair styles ( ie pig tails, pony tails etc)  Matte tan tights white ankle socks camel jazz shoes

SENIOR JAZZ PERFORMANCE “BRING IT ON” Various cheerleader style hairstyles.  Matt tan tights.  White ankle socks.  White canvas lace ups.

SENIOR MODERN “LULLABY” Hair in braid and out.  Convertible tights.

JUNIOR HIP HOP “ WE WILL ROCK YOU”Hair in high ponytail and teased.  Please purchase black canvas lace ups.  BOYS will have wigs and high tops.PERFORMANCE STUDENTS 12 YRS & UP “A CHORUS LINE” OPENING

Students need to arrange their own audition look.  WE suggest leotards, dance shorts, ballet skirts, leg warmers.  They should wear their best dancewear and will need a number pinned on them at front and back like they are in an audition.

Sonya has advised that at Costume Collection she will have false eyelashes for sale $5 a pair or $10 for a 5 pair pack.  Eyelash applicators will be also available for &5.

We need a full dress rehearsal on Friday, 13^th December as this is when our final lighting scheme will be decided upon.  I understand that for a great deal of our families that there will be a rush from school and work and so we are very appreciative of your efforts.  ( Concerts are meant to be fun so please don’t stress.  We only ask that you do your best.) 

Than you- Your children will not only look a million dollars but more importantly feel a million dollars.  We can’t wait to see our students SHINE.

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